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Pediatric Transplant surgeon. anti-racist in training. striving to make the world better for children with liver and kidney disease. views my own

Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Joined August 2015
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Huge congratulations to @JRookMD for winning the prestigious Judah Folkman award at #APSA25 for his presentation on domestic firearm homicides which impact young children the most. Thank you @APSASurgeons for recognizing the value of our work.
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“Equality hurts no one. In fact, it helps everyone” @AcademicSurgery #ASC2025 - Callisia Clark presidential address. We need DEI now more than ever.
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Inclusive excellence is a core value of the @AcademicSurgery #ASC2025 @TaniaKArora
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We often overlook the hepatotoxicity of environmental toxicants. Timely presentation from Dr. Julianne Beier @ArteelBeier on the impact of PFAS, microplastics and organic pollutants on the liver! Register below
🚨 New Webinar Alert 🚨 The February webinar, Toxic Relationships: When Liver Meets Industrial Chemicals, will cover the effect of volatile organic compounds, PFAS, metals, persistent organic pollutants, and emerging toxicants (microplastics) on the liver. bit.ly/40TkYoB
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“Crisis doesn’t ask permission to make an appearance.” Powerful lessons on empathetic leadership during these unprecedented times, from Dr. John Stewart #asc2025 @AcademicSurgery
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Kicked off #ASC2025 with a quick shot on our work studying SES as a predictor of melanoma incidence by stage @AcademicSurgery @Richard_Hoehn @SurgeryUH @UHSurgeryRes
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#ASC2025 first presidential session….
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many of you aren't ready to hear this, but the fact he looks like that and is a pilot is actually proof he's probably more qualified than most of his white counterparts old white guys who run everything dont hire black guys who look like this unless their talent is undeniable
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Excellent work being presented @AcademicSurgery surgical Congress today! Firearm Injury is the leading cause of death in children in the US
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Sara Rasmussen retweeted
How the NIH cuts would decimate pediatrics research at UNC and likely undermine the hospital system: 1/2
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Great job @OhioStateMed 2nd year Carley Lutz presenting on national approaches to increase ultrasound use and decrease radiation exposure for children with abdominal pain #ASC2025 @ShachiSrivatsa @AcademicSurgery @NCHforDocs @NCHPedSurg @OhioStateSurg
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History made! Congratulations Dr. Salewa Oseni @SOSENI1 the first Black President of the @WomenSurgeons. I’m so proud of you! @SocietyofBAS
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Way to go!!!
Congrats, Dr. Tsilimigras! What an outstanding and well-deserved honor! 👏🙌
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#ACSCC24 Session on How to know you are in the wrong job has a well balanced diverse panel with each one having a fantastic contribution to the session @AVertrees moderating this excellent thoughtful session!
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So honored to participate in this inaugural conference!
That's a wrap! Thank you everyone for attending and supporting the very first #DEIinTransplant Conference. See you next year! @NaziaSelzner & @CynthiaTsien
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Listening to the powerful personal story of living donor liver transplant from @sdyriw @DEIinTransplant @SickKidsNews. Thank you for sharing your story of bravery and hope. @SPLIT_TTS @SPfep
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Listening to Dr. Nitika Gupta talk about the importance and vulnerability of transition to adult care after pediatric transplant. @DEIinTransplant further evidence about social determinants of health in ensuring optimal care! @SPLIT_TTS @SPfep @StarzlT @nationwidekids @DrRayMD
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Children are not a special interest group; they are the heartbeat of our nation. Heard @DEIinTransplant from @aviva_goldberg @SPfep @SPLIT_TTS @ASTSChimera @UNOSNews @nationwidekids @NCHKidneyCenter
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The riskiest time for a Pediatric Transplant recipient is at their transition to adult care. Riskiest time for graft failure. @DEIinTransplant @SPfep @StarzlT @JVittorioMD
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Our NCH @NCHKidneyCenter Neonatal Nephrology team presenting research/QI at #INNS2024 including mentees Drs. @NicoleAsdellMD, @beanqueenbb and our great NP Stephanie Peters.
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